Dawa
The Dawa is a citrusy smash made with Vodka, Lime Juice and Honey. It is muddled and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 20% ABV before ice melts.
- Method
- Muddled
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 20% ABV before ice melts
- Family
- Julep & Smash
- Flavour
- Citrus
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 60mlVodka
- 30mlLime Juice
- 2 tablespoonsHoney
How to make it
- Muddle lime and honey in glass.
- Add vodka and ice.
- Stir with dawa stick.
Tip: Press gently when you muddle. Crushing herbs too hard releases bitter flavours.
About the Dawa
A Kenyan classic meaning medicine in Swahili.
Missing something?
- No Vodka? Use Citrus Vodka (Adds a lemon note)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)
- No Honey? Use Honey Syrup (Honey syrup is half water, so use double)
- No Honey? Use Agave Syrup
All swaps for Vodka, Lime Juice and Honey
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